Mangrove Restoration: Malaysia’s UMT researchers won a RM3.9m, three-year international grant to restore mangroves and build fairer local value chains, with work planned in Perak, Penang and Terengganu. Human Trafficking Crackdown: Penang police uncovered a trafficking and exploitation syndicate in Berapit, rescuing a Cameroonian woman and arresting a Taiwanese operator and 29 foreign nationals; MP Steven Sim urged deeper action against masterminds. Nuclear Safety Watch: The IAEA said it is looking into reports of an attack on an early-stage nuclear plant construction site in Iran’s Khuzestan, saying there was no nuclear material at last visit. Gaza Aid: The UAE sent five aid convoys totaling 980 tonnes of food, medical and shelter supplies into Gaza via 62 lorries. Meta Outage: Facebook and Instagram suffered a widespread global outage, with users unable to log in, load pages or use key features. UN/ICC Tension: New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he is exploring legal options to arrest Netanyahu during a UN summit, drawing a sharp response from Israel’s camp. AI Governance: China’s Xi Jinping urged a more inclusive global AI governance framework at WAIC in Shanghai. Wildfire Response: Germany contained a wildfire in Muritz National Park after burning about 388 hectares, with evacuations reported. National Honour Law (India): India plans a bill to criminalise obstruction or insults to “Vande Mataram,” aligning it with protections for the national anthem. Sports & Culture: Europe’s top human rights body questioned World Cup integrity and FIFA decisions; meanwhile, Malaysia launched its National Month flag-raising ceremony, and India’s National Film Awards highlighted Dhanush and “Article 370.”